Wellington, FL (September 24, 2019) - A motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a vehicle on Sunday, September 22nd in Wellington. The crash happened on South Shore Boulevard.
According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, 58-year-old David Alberts was traveling southbound on South Shore Boulevard when his motorcycle collided with a Nissan Altima that was also traveling southbound. Alberts was thrown from his bike and crashed into the windshield of the Altima. The Altima then left the roadway and struck a stop sign.
Alberts was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead from his injuries. There is no word on whether the Altima driver was hurt.
Our condolences go out to the family of David Alberts in this tragic Wellington motorcycle crash. Serious and fatal traffic accidents occur each day in Florida, approximately every three hours. The dangers of riding a motorcycle are ever-present and motorcyclists are almost always at great risk of death or serious injury when they are involved in a crash with a larger vehicle.
Motorcycle accidents can present complicated questions of driver liability. Only an experienced Florida motorcycle accident lawyer can evaluate the case and determine if you have a claim against the other driver. At Rubenstein Law, we are here to help during your time of need. For your free consultation and case evaluation, please give us a call any time at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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